http://www.svrider.com/forum/ Suzuki SV650 Forum: Visit our Suzuki SV Forums, for the SV650, SV1000 and Suzuki Gladius. All the Suzuki SV650 Motorcycle information you need! en Thu, 23 May 2013 15:49:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.svrider.com/forum/images/dark_vb/misc/rss.jpg http://www.svrider.com/forum/ http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197289&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 15:43:35 GMT Whether you’re out for a cruise on the weekend or making your commute to work, the Alpinestars SMX-1... Whether you’re out for a cruise on the weekend or making your commute to work, the Alpinestars SMX-1 boots are ready to help you comfortably cover some miles. This low profile boot combines a low key style with protective elements from full size boots, and it is all done with Alpinestars quality.

The protection comes from armor that is found in the form hard plastic protectors around the heels and foam-backed guards on the lateral side of each upper portion. Perforations exist on the sides and front of each boot, which, when combined with the 3D mesh inner liner, help your feet breathe. A racing-inspired outsole has its innards topped by an EVA foam footbed that’s profiled with a gentle arch in it so the foot stays planted. Plus, the inner line/footbed combination will quickly mold itself to your foot after a short time. The boots are, after all, comfort-made and purposefully protective.

If you are interested in the SMX-1 boots, or any other Alpinestars product, just get in touch with MIKE and he’ll be happy to help. You can contact him through this forum or by calling 866.931.6644 ext. 804. Is email more convenient? Feel free to send send those to FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM and we’ll get back to you right away!

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The boots feature a lot of 3D mesh that not only provides excellent ventilation, but also makes them very flexible.

The toes feature a shift pad on one side and a slider on the other.


The heel is reinforced inside and out.


A grippy outsole helps you stay firmly in control.

]]> Riders Discount RidersDiscount http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197289 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197281&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 15:13:06 GMT Hey guys, took a pic of my sv in front of a new no parking sign that has come up in an area of town where they're trying to install an above ground train. didnt notice it til i was on my way out but tomorrow i plan to park facing front so i can get the nose in the shot.

didnt see a real place for this pic to go so i thought i might start an urban landscape type thread for SV pic's

]]> Sport Touring / Trips Exhausted http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197281 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197273&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:35 GMT Hey Guys,

I've looked at other threads similar to this and figured it would be easier to create a thread as every situation seems to have a different resolution.

Anyway, I have a 2001 Sv650, i bought it last year and it runs great in low RPM's, but when i go above 7k in any gear(mostly 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) it cuts out and sputters and then runs fine.

It feels like it loses a cylinder so i pulled the front plug and did the whole dielectric grease on the plug wire, blew out the drain hole, etc. Also noticed the breather hoses werent hooked up to the little box next to the airbox so hooked those up too. Took it out for a ride and it cut out one time then ran amazing all the way up until 10k(probably put 35 miiles on it making sure to go above 7k in every gear)

Go out the next day and it cuts out once and runs fine again, but the problem seems to be coming back again and cutting out more often.

I think the bike sat for a while before the guy i bought it from got in in running condition, i havent had a chance to pull the tank and check for any rust in it or clean the carbs(which im thinking could be a big part of it)

The plugs were just put in last season and i put dry gas in as well to see if that helps, it helped for a little and then came back again. I've gotten stuck in the rain a few times and it cuts out way more often then and the next few rides after that, but the drain hole/plug wire dealie should have taken care of that.

The bike has 10.5k miles on it, bought it with 5200. Havent tested any electrical items other than what i listed. I was wondering if anyone has any other ideas it could be. Im going to try Sunday to clean the tank out completely, clean the carbs and resync them.

Another thing to note, the bike does have a full exhaust, i asked when i bought it if the bike was jetted appropriately for the exhaust and he assured me it was, could a jetting issue cause an abrupt power loss like that? Is there a way to check the correct jetting?

Thanks in advance guys, thats all i can think of, hopefully im not missing anything. ]]> 99-02 SV650 tech fballman1987 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197273 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197265&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 14:53:23 GMT I bought a 2004 SVS about a month ago, and one of the problems with it was that the speedo wasn’t working. At first it was just at *0* all the... I bought a 2004 SVS about a month ago, and one of the problems with it was that the speedo wasn’t working.

At first it was just at 0 all the time, but after a couple days, it started reading 0, or ~double the speed.

After reading about it some, it looked like the most likely cause is a bad speedo magnet, so I went to the local parts store, and ordered one. Swapped it out this past weekend – the old one looked fine. I didn’t see any cracked or broken pieces. It looked just like the new one I had in the bag. I swapped it out anyways, and the speedo worked great!

Until this morning. It’s been about 200 miles since the fix. I know for a fact that it was working fine when I got home and parked it in the garage yesterday.

What it’s doing now, is.. different than before.

It seems to read low speed ok, up until about 58~60 mph, and then anything above that, it goes to 0.

I double checked the bolt / axle when I got to work, and everything is as it should be, nice and snug.

Any suggestions? ]]> 03 + SV650 Tech oredith http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197265 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197257&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:34 GMT Does anyone know the stock jetting for a 1999 Sv650 with stock exhaust / stock filter / stock everything is? Pilots: 15 ? Mains: 137.5 ? ... Does anyone know the stock jetting for a 1999 Sv650 with stock exhaust / stock filter / stock everything is?

Pilots: 15 ?

Mains: 137.5 ?

How many turns out?

Needle position? ]]> 99-02 SV650 tech yev http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197257 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197249&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT I'm not an avid enough forum user here to know if this is the appropriate way to do this:
But, if anyone has a N setup they'd like to trade for an S, hit me up.

Specifically, I'm looking for triples w/ bar mounts, clutch/throttle cables, and ss brake lines if you have them. (Bars not necessary)
I'll include the same, with galfer ss +2 black braided lines, and stock clipons.

Maybe someone more familiar might chime in as to whether I need the N pods as well... ]]> Parts For Sale Chippertheripper http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197249 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197241&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:31 GMT so i just bought a new slip on exhaust from Comp Werkes. i already have a slip on installed (came installed on the sv when i bought it). the... so i just bought a new slip on exhaust from Comp Werkes. i already have a slip on installed (came installed on the sv when i bought it). the instructions say to cut the pipe and also remove the heat-shield... has this stuff already been done since theres already a new slip on pipe installed? basically all i have to do is undo the bolts, the clamp and just slip on the new one and re-bolt? thanks for any help. ]]> SVRider Motorcycling Forum Sheparddddd http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197241 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197233&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:02:38 GMT So I am looking to replace my 2000 SV650s with a new bike. I do not want a 4-cylinder because they lack character. I do not want a naked bike... So I am looking to replace my 2000 SV650s with a new bike.

I do not want a 4-cylinder because they lack character. I do not want a naked bike because I do a decent amount of highway riding and I like to hide behind the fairing when it gets too windy.

So the options are:
Ducati 848 - Supersport ergos... even my 2000 SVS is uncomfortable.
Suzuki SV650s (2009+, in canada) - Not really an upgrade I guess
Ninja 650 - Inferior to the SV in most meaningful ways.

Anyway, were I to get a NEW SV650s (still sold in Canada) what can I realistically expect to be different from a riding perspective?

Also if anyone can think of other options, please post them. Also, if you ride naked on the highway I would like to know your experiences too. ]]> SVRider Motorcycling Forum DasButterChurner http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197233 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197225&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:44:58 GMT I decided I would start Motovlogging. I have 2 vlogs out so far, I hope you enjoy. http://youtu.be/3bZ63s-TGPM http://youtu.be/yD9WPDw5qP4 I decided I would start Motovlogging. I have 2 vlogs out so far, I hope you enjoy.


http://youtu.be/3bZ63s-TGPM

http://youtu.be/yD9WPDw5qP4 ]]> SVRider Motorcycling Forum zabrow187 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197225 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197217&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:39:50 GMT http://youtu.be/cL2qwISCKc8 http://youtu.be/cL2qwISCKc8 ]]> SVRider Motorcycling Forum Grim1.0 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197217 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197209&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:31:37 GMT I inherited a 2005 SV with less than 200 miles (yeap you read it right!). The bike was only ridden a few times and then parked. I am trying to start... I inherited a 2005 SV with less than 200 miles (yeap you read it right!). The bike was only ridden a few times and then parked. I am trying to start it and it wont fire. I added fresh fuel, new battery,oil and air filter.It turns over but wont fire. I ran the "do it yourself" home diagnostic and it reads c-00 indicating nothing is wrong, but the oil light is on (even thou is full). Any tips on what else I can check? I havent pulled the plugs because being a near new bike with less than 200 miles, I would assume they are good. Also, how many seconds should the fuel pump prime for when flipping the red switch?

Best regards! ]]> 03 + SV650 Tech Warbird40 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197209 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197201&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 02:40:28 GMT I've always wondered why people "block out" their plates when they post a picture of the back of their car, truck, bike, trailer etc. maybe I'm missing something, but can't everyone see plate numbers when you ride down the road?

Sent from Motorcycle.com Free App ]]> Open Forum wesleyt325 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197201 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197193&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 02:14:01 GMT I rebuilt my front calipers the other day and installed new pads. I installed new caliper piston seals and pistons. I thought I bled the brakes... I rebuilt my front calipers the other day and installed new pads. I installed new caliper piston seals and pistons. I thought I bled the brakes good enough I might not have. I have PainfullySlow's adjustable shorty levers and with them on the middle setting (3) and the lever travels approx. 1 - 1.5 inches before the brakes actually start engaging. Is this normal with new caliper pistons or did I just not bleed them good enough? When the brakes do engage however they do a damn fine job of stopping the bike. Any input? ]]> 99-02 SV650 tech ebrammer252 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197193 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197185&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 02:10:39 GMT Looking to buy a stock or aftermarket windscreen for my 2nd gen S.
Bike was hit by car and and screen cracked, now I'm looking for a replacement. Any will do, within reason. Stock, aftermarket, clear or smoked are fine. No colors, please.

Please PM with details, price and pictures if you have something. ]]> Parts For Sale RTPD http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197185 http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197177&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 01:14:53 GMT This weekend is my first trackday of this year. Went down on the last trackday mid last year and have been putting her back together since. My... This weekend is my first trackday of this year. Went down on the last trackday mid last year and have been putting her back together since. My last issue is a bit of a weird one ..

The Problem:

hen I spin the rear tire on stands, it seems to have more drag to it than my street SV.

My Elimination Process:

First I attributed it to brake drags, and proceeded to test by removing the rear brakes. Same drag.

Then I thought maybe its the friction in the chain and /or axle from dirt getting in when I low sided. Okay, clean and lubed chain, then took the axle out, cleaned it up with degreaser, then re applied a nice new coat of grease. Did the same to the two spacers on each side of the wheel. Put everything back together, same drag.

Then I though maybe the chain needs to get warmed up for the new lube to coat, so I started her up, and put her into gear ( on rear stand ). Played with the gear up / down a bit, and then realized that even in first or second gear, with clutch out, she doesn't die. Strange!?

I'm thinking this has something to do with the initial issue with wheel drags. Maybe my clutch is always partially engaged ?

A bit worried about this because I'm not sure if this could cause a potentially dangerous situation.

Has anyone had this same issue ? ]]> 03 + SV650 Tech lampstax http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197177